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Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantSodium Dna
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantGlutathione
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
AntioxidantTromethamine
BufferingParfum
MaskingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingRheum Palmatum Root Extract
AstringentPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
Tonic1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Vulgaris Extract
PerfumingChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantHyssopus Officinalis Extract
MaskingHibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract
AntioxidantEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentLigularia Fishceri Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNicotinoyl Dipeptide-23
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
HumectantAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningCarnosine
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-2
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningNonapeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningPentapeptide-3
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Tetrapeptide-30
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Octapeptide-3
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-38
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-2
BleachingHexapeptide-10
HumectantTetrapeptide-21
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-29
Skin ConditioningGalloyl Pentapeptide-74
AntiseborrhoeicCaffeoyl Tetrapeptide-80
AntioxidantGalloyl Tetrapeptide-80
AntioxidantCaffeoyl Hexapeptide-82
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Sodium Dna, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Propolis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Panthenol, Betaine, Glutathione, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Tromethamine, Parfum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Ligularia Fishceri Leaf Extract, Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-23, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Carnosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hexapeptide-11, Pentapeptide-3, Tripeptide-1, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Tetrapeptide-30, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-38, Hexapeptide-2, Hexapeptide-10, Tetrapeptide-21, Tripeptide-29, Galloyl Pentapeptide-74, Caffeoyl Tetrapeptide-80, Galloyl Tetrapeptide-80, Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-82
Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingMorus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArbutin
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Dna
Skin ConditioningGerotine/Hydrolyzed Dna
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantNiacinamide
SmoothingBisabolol
MaskingPEG-6
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingTrehalose
HumectantUrea
BufferingSerine
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Algin
MaskingPullulan
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingSqualane
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
EmollientInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingRubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Dna, Gerotine/Hydrolyzed Dna, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Bisabolol, PEG-6, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Trehalose, Urea, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Algin, Pullulan, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Oleic Acid, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
This ingredient soothes skin inflammation by inhibiting inhibiting a part of the inflammation process.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate